MOVIE POSTER BOOK REPORT PROJECT

For this book report you will be required to create a movie poster based on the theme of the book you have read. You will be graded on your creativity, attention to detail, as well as the information that you provide. The poster will be presented in class and explained. It should look like a movie poster that you see in the theatres—informative and interesting to the viewer. DUE DATES: ____________ (Poster) ___________(Presentation) Project Requirements: Book is chosen– genre is “funny fiction,” min 120 pages. Approved by _________ Must be created on a large poster board (min 11x16) Title of novel must be in large writing and should stand out on your movie poster. Must

say “Based on the book by (list the author’s name)” Your name will appear on the poster as the director. A major illustration should be the focus of your poster. It must contain original art to

represent the theme of your novel. (Do not copy the book cover or any existing material.)

Two quotes from the critics about the book—can be actual quotes from actual critics (works cited on the back of poster).—check Barnes & Noble at (www.barnesandnoble.com)

List THREE famous movie stars and  “cast”  them  in  the  main character roles for your “movie”.    The  “stars”  of  your  “movie”  should  be  named  and pictured on your poster (you may print or cut out pictures of these actors).

The movie poster must have a catchy line that interests the audience and describes the basic plot/theme of the movie. (For example: Shrek used “The greatest fairy tale never told” and Charlotte’s Web used “Help is coming from above”)

You must fill out the Book Report Sheet and turn it in with your poster. WARNING: If you choose a book that has already been made into a film, DO NOT use anything from the film in your report! All ideas and work must be your own.

BOOK REPORT WORKSHEET

Directions: Complete this after you read your book. This will assist you in completing your project and in your presentation. Attach to the back of poster. Book Title: ____________________________________________________________ Author: ___________________________________ # of pages: _______________ Describe 3 main characters. Then thoughtfully chose which actor would play each character in your movie and why. ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Give a 3 sentence summary of the plot. _________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ List the setting(s) of your book: _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Did you like or dislike the book? Why? Please be specific. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Grading: Possible: Earned:

Book Report Worksheet 20 points

Creativity/appearance 30 points

2 quotes from book 5 points each 10 points

Three  “stars” 5 points each 15 points

Two  critics’  quote  5  points  each   10 points

Catchy line 10 points

Met all Due Dates 5 points

Total 100 points

It will be presented to the class. 10  Bonus  points  available  if  your  “movie  poster”  is  voted  the  “Best in Class” by anonymous vote.